We are living in an era when the loss of biological diversity is occurring at an unprecedented rate.
Today, the rate at which species are disappearing is roughly 1,000 times higher than the natural “background” rate of extinction. In fact, we are witnessing the sixth mass extinction, already unfolding before our eyes.
In previous geological eras, global biosphere crises were driven by natural forces such as volcanic eruptions or meteorite impacts. Today, however, a new factor has been added — one created by humanity itself.
One of the most significant manifestations of this anthropogenic pressure is the mass production and global spread of plastic. It destroys ecosystems not only as visible waste, but also as an invisible threat: micro- and nanoparticles that are now found in the air, water, soil, and living organisms.
To learn how this factor affects nature and human health, watch the film:
“NANOPLASTICS: THREAT TO LIFE.”
This scientific documentary, produced by the ALLATRA Global Research Center, brings together the findings of scientists from around the world on the effects of micro- and nanoplastics and presents them in a popular science format.
For the first time, it reveals the full spectrum of threats associated with these particles, as well as the true scale of the danger they pose to present and future generations.
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